Well, I finally rolled up my sleeves and got to work. At first, I was paralyzed with color choices. Do I go with my safe white or should I break out of my comfort zone?? Well, I decided to take a cue from the actual dresser itself. It has a grain applique at the top of each side. Why not go yellow?
I have seen so many beautiful and bold yellows out there in blog world lately. But for some reason, that didn't quite speak to me. So, to Home Depot I went to look at the zillion yellow color samples. I knew I wanted to go for more a primitive yellow perhaps. I finally decided on, well, I would tell you but I can't find it in my stack of stuff. After sanding the top, staining it walnut, painting and glazing, here is the yummy yellow dresser. (edit - dug through my stack and the color is Behr Pyramid Gold UL150-13, the glaze is Valspar Mocha)
This picture really doesn't show her color off, too much sun. Let's try this one.
Here is a close up to show the distressing and the glaze. It's not the best but it'll have to do.
I have to wait for the glaze to cure for one week. Then, I will poly it all.
I want to know what you think. Please drop a comment.
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Well, I LOVE it! Mustard is one of my favorite colors right now for decorating, and I love how you kept the top dark. Just stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love the dresser. The dark walnut top with the light yellow is spectacular! What kind of glaze do you use?
ReplyDeleteI think your dresser is beautiful. I love the shade you chose and I love the dark top! You distressed just right, too~
ReplyDeleteWhat a classy combination of colors. The dark stained top really makes the yellow a feature. Such a nice shade of yellow, also. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteOf course I like it! I did one very similar to it last week!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it. Have you found what color it is yet? I'd love to know. TIA
ReplyDeleteoooh i love it! i just did a yellow dresser, too- i had seen a few like this in this tone and loved them all. love yours!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour!! Very nice!!
ReplyDeleteGreat color, love the detail. Fabulous find!
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job!
Cheers!
Tina
I love it!! I would never have had the guts to go yellow, but I'm glad YOU did! It looks amazing, great work!
ReplyDeleteI love this new yellow trend. The grays and blues are nice but I love warm colours. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat piece looks like a super expensive one you'd get at Wisteria or something! Its great!
ReplyDeleteLove this dresser! What color was that yellow?
ReplyDeleteLove your color choice~it is perfect and this little dresser came out soo cute!! Great job!! :)
ReplyDeletetreasuresNovember 5, 2010 at 4:22 PM
I love the title of your blog. Your dresser turned out great! Did you sand the whole thing? And you made a blog button! . . . I worked for about 4 hours trying to make one and finally gave up. Your kids took some amazing photos! Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDelete~ Julie
Your dresser is gorgeous! I love your color choice. I have trouble making decisions about colors too. There are just so many out there!
ReplyDeleteAnnette
I love to see a vintage rescue! There is so much great stuff out there just waiting for someone to see it for what it CAN be and not what it is. You did a great job and it turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a gorgeous piece. And you made it more beautiful with your color choices. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHI there! I am your newest follower! I found you on the crafty link up! I love finding new blogs and yours is lovely!! I'm at www.bouffeebambini.blgospot.com
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I love the color
Love it! It's a pretty dresser and love the yellow and walnut combination! Perfect!
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